The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 24659 - October 4, 2010

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Act firmly to gain momentum PUTONESFOOTDOWN
After short time at home, a single person takes hold of drill — right tool? TINOPENER
After year in unimaginative surroundings, escape regardless of circumstances INANYEVENT
Bargain for a nice tip at races ANTICIPATE
Being excessively hot in kitchen, somehow faced the situation stoically (4,2,2,3,4) TOOKITONTHECHIN
Call in centre of St Helier for nail polish ENAMEL
Chap overcoming doubt points to platform MANIFESTO
Compelling work produced by foremost of painters, mature artist PAGETURNER
Concern after conclusion of government paper TISSUE
Continuous pain? One must ring hospital ACHE
Dummy left in baby's bed CLOT
Exhibiting unacceptable behaviour, female supporting leader of opposition in sketch OUTOFLINE
Flimsy, low quality paper in folder FRAGILE
Former winner, it's believed, maintains pressure — and that's not all EXCERPT
Forward, first to score goal SEND
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Introduction to Homer, or magnificent Roman poet HORACE
Keen listener describing good ending to programme EAGER
Keen to run back and cause unnecessary alarm CRYWOLF
Landmark seen in Australian port when docked CAIRN
Look at source of problem in cricket, say INSPECT
Model and I do business IDEAL
Omitting being upset about wife carrying on TWOTIMING
One included in piece by first lady about legendary wife GUINEVERE
Ordered this local fabric SAILCLOTH
PA a fellow uses in resort AMANUENSIS
Put off by old women's name for a residential area? UPTOWN
Put up beams in the auditorium RAISE
Somewhat unorthodox British leader NORTH
Stole from head of Winchester — charge follows WRAP
Within reach of Hooghly's banks? HANDY